Glenda Jones, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:34 pm October 29, 2024 her residence. She was born July 31, 1940 in Mount Vernon to the late Kern and Velma (Mount) McCann. Glenda married Reverend Larry Jones and he preceded her in death.
Glenda is survived by her daughter, Sheri Jones; grandson, Brandon Jones of Mount Vernon; brother, Gerald Ray McCann of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister, Janet Sue McKeever and husband, John; sister-in-law, Marjorie McCann of Virginia; and aunts, Edna Tate of Mount Vernon and Joann Fassett of Florida.
In addition to her parents and husband, Glenda was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Gene McCann.
Glenda will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, and devoted pastor’s wife. Glenda’s family wishes to recognize all of the Jones family including Lawana Jones and Tom and Joyce Jones. They also thank the Mounts and Tates for a lifetime of love, respect, and devotion,. Thank you also to Donald Lee and Dorothy McCann for staying in contact.
A Visitation will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm with Reverend Don Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Glenda’s honor to West Side Baptist Church.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.